Thrivers of all ages laced up their shoes earlier this month and got walking in order to raise money for Thrive, a nonprofit focused on childhood hunger and education.
On the 7th of November, people walked 1.3 kilometers in the Thrive Walkathon, a special event at The Flow Fest Dhaka.
Each physical step participants took was one step closer to delivering healthy, daily school meals to children living in Bangladesh.
Thrive was initially started in 2012 by three expat Americans. Its success and growth in the years since is due to the work of three women: Amna Rahman, Sadia Moyeen, and Kanwal Bhagat. They all serve on Thrive’s board and have secured generous volunteer and financial support from individuals and corporations who are committed to building a stronger future for Bangladesh.
This year was the fourth time Thrive participated in the Flow Fest at Shahabuddin Park. It is a celebration of movement, mindfulness, and community that aims to bring people together through yoga and conscious living. Thrive’s walkathon offered people a chance to put their mindful movement towards a cause as well.
“Thrive is such a wonderful organization, and working with them is always inspiring. Promoting well-being is what I’ve devoted my life to, and Thrive achieves that with its mission,” Shazzy Om, Dhaka Flow Founder and CEO said.
Since its inception 13 years ago, Thrive has delivered over 4.8 million school meals. It continues to provide around 15,000 meals per week, feeding over 3,000 children every day.
Walking is just one of the many ways to raise money for hungry kids. Thrive’s fundraising kits help people raise money through their birthday party, making viral videos, and more.
“We are so grateful that Dhaka Flow invited Thrive to be part of the Flow Fest. We are both building healthier futures for our community,” Amna Rahman, Thrive Board Vice President, said.
